Tips & Tricks

04/12/2007

Vegetable Storage Guide

02/13/2007

Storing Fresh Basil

Basil (in a bunch) is tricky to store because the leaves tend to turn black when they are refrigerated and they wilt at room temperature.

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02/13/2007

Storing Asparagus

Fresh asparagus stalks will keep for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator if they are kept moist.

For best results, stand them upright in a glass with an inch of water and place in the fridge. Alternately, wrap the stem ends in a damp paper towel before placing in the refrigerator.

Also, make sure to keep the asparagus tips dry to prevent the asparagus from rotting.

01/08/2007

Storing Avocados

Ripening Avocados
Firm avocados will ripen uncovered in 3 to 7 days. They’ll yield to gentle squeezing when they are ripe. To speed ripening, place firm avocados in a paper bag and store at room temperature for 2 to 4 days. Do not use a plastic bag as this will not allow avocados to breathe and will spoil avocados. Read the rest of this entry »